Senior Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer opportunity working with a rapidly growing specialty insurer where you will lead efforts to manage regulatory risk and shape key procedures that keep the business aligned with Board expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a transparent and ethical business culture with fair treatment of clients.
• Manage the relationship with Belgian regulators, minimizing regulatory risk.
• Provide balanced regulatory advice that considers commercial needs.
• Oversee communication and implementation of relevant regulatory requirements.
• Report compliance gaps and regulatory changes to senior management and the Board.
• Maintain clear records to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory timelines and compliance actions.
• Gain Board approval for the annual compliance plan.
• Collaborate with Risk and Internal Audit to strengthen the three lines of defence.
• Recommend and support improvements to internal systems and controls.
• Ensure staff receive required compliance training (minimum 15 hours annually).

Key Skills and Experience:

• Certified Compliance Officer (Certificate);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and in French/Dutch;
• Good working relationship with the Belgian regulators;
• At least 8 years of experience of working within insurance or financial sector companies in a legal/compliance role.